67TH Annual

The 67th Annual Great River Road Run

The 67th Annual Great River Road Run is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Alton, IL, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
November 28, 2026 (18 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The race is a 10-mile or 5 K out-and-back on the Great River Road in Alton, IL.  It is a flat course with beautiful scenery.  This year, we are adding a virtual option for those who are unable to attend our event in person.  We would like to expand our registration to those who haven't heard of us.  We will send you a race t-shirt and medal after the in-person event concludes.

Events

10 Mile$30
5k$30

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

49°

Typical Low

32°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 4:39 PMDaylight 9h 42m

About Alton, IL

Population

25,430

as of 2023

City Elevation

496 ft

Nearest Airport

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 16 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 67th Annual Great River Road Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

18

Days to train

Race
The 67th Annual Great River Road Run
Date
November 28, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 67th Annual Great River Road Run?
The 67th Annual Great River Road Run is a running race held in Alton, Illinois on November 28, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is The 67th Annual Great River Road Run?
Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Alton, Illinois at 200 Piasa St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The 67th Annual Great River Road Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The 67th Annual Great River Road Run

Nov 28, 2026

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